Here is my daysack....
Outer contents:
Top left pouch:
- BooBoo kit - plasters / compeed / savlon / burns bandages / tape
- SA80 cleaning kit - I keep a small cleaning kit in the rifle butt, just in case, but use this one for comprehensive cleaning.
- Hand cleaner - To try to sanitise hands after weapon cleaning in the field
- Comms cord reel - you know yourselves, for stag positions, track markers etc etc
Top right pouch:
- Crusader mug and cooker set -separated by zip lock bags to avoid clinking between them
- Gel fuel enough to last 2-3 days
- Rations and sweeties
Bottom pouch
-Empty - but should comfortably hold 150+ rounds of link or 2x SINCGAR batteries
Underside of the pack, out of view, there's a velcro holding for spare antennas, but I've used it to hold 30m of wrapped paracord (can never have enough Paracord)
There are also utility straps looped into the MOLLE on the underside and face of the pack to accommodate additional bulky items like SRAAW, SF tripod etc.
Inside the Pack
In main compartment
Just a Gore-tex jacket, folded and secured by internal compression straps. I don't bother with the trousers, they'd take too long to put on, and only restrict my movement.
As mentioned earlier, I keep this space available for mission essential equipment. When empty, I pull the outer compression straps in to collapse the void of space. A full SINCGAR set fits perfectly into this pack, with the jacket too, all secured with the compression straps.
In the flap pocket
- Woolly hat and shemagh (in ziplock bag)
- Spare base layer (in ziplock bag)
- Man wipes AKA Baby wipes
What goes in the pack is always up for debate. For example, I contemplate if I really want to carry a cooker in my CEFO as I probably won't need it on most patrols, but then if SHTF and we're exposed to the elements, compromised, or re-tasked there may well be the need to carry the facility to boil water.
I try to pack my kit so I can fulfil my role, and the role above me, i.e. carrying cas/ammo report cards and comms cord in case an NCO is dropped.
The kit is always evolving. Even now, I'm thinking of a method of securing my pack to my bergen via a means of quick release clips. I'd put two clips through the bottom corner MOLLE of the pack, and maybe one on the handle. That way, by putting the receiving clips on the PLCE bergans vertical "MOLLE" loops, I'd secure the base of the pack to the bergan, and then I'd tie a single (larger) quick release clip between the handles of the bergan and pack, securing the top. Will let you know how that goes.
BTW that reminds me, top tip, if you're throwing out any gear (mil or civ) and it has quick release clips, buckles, etc; cut them off and keep them in your sewing kit. You'll usually find a use for it later on. This helps with keeping the cost of customising kit down. Even if your just making up your own utility straps for example.
Any questions, fire away.
Outer contents:
Top left pouch:
- BooBoo kit - plasters / compeed / savlon / burns bandages / tape
- SA80 cleaning kit - I keep a small cleaning kit in the rifle butt, just in case, but use this one for comprehensive cleaning.
- Hand cleaner - To try to sanitise hands after weapon cleaning in the field
- Comms cord reel - you know yourselves, for stag positions, track markers etc etc
Top right pouch:
- Crusader mug and cooker set -separated by zip lock bags to avoid clinking between them
- Gel fuel enough to last 2-3 days
- Rations and sweeties
Bottom pouch
-Empty - but should comfortably hold 150+ rounds of link or 2x SINCGAR batteries
Underside of the pack, out of view, there's a velcro holding for spare antennas, but I've used it to hold 30m of wrapped paracord (can never have enough Paracord)
There are also utility straps looped into the MOLLE on the underside and face of the pack to accommodate additional bulky items like SRAAW, SF tripod etc.
Inside the Pack
In main compartment
Just a Gore-tex jacket, folded and secured by internal compression straps. I don't bother with the trousers, they'd take too long to put on, and only restrict my movement.
As mentioned earlier, I keep this space available for mission essential equipment. When empty, I pull the outer compression straps in to collapse the void of space. A full SINCGAR set fits perfectly into this pack, with the jacket too, all secured with the compression straps.
In the flap pocket
- Woolly hat and shemagh (in ziplock bag)
- Spare base layer (in ziplock bag)
- Man wipes AKA Baby wipes
What goes in the pack is always up for debate. For example, I contemplate if I really want to carry a cooker in my CEFO as I probably won't need it on most patrols, but then if SHTF and we're exposed to the elements, compromised, or re-tasked there may well be the need to carry the facility to boil water.
I try to pack my kit so I can fulfil my role, and the role above me, i.e. carrying cas/ammo report cards and comms cord in case an NCO is dropped.
The kit is always evolving. Even now, I'm thinking of a method of securing my pack to my bergen via a means of quick release clips. I'd put two clips through the bottom corner MOLLE of the pack, and maybe one on the handle. That way, by putting the receiving clips on the PLCE bergans vertical "MOLLE" loops, I'd secure the base of the pack to the bergan, and then I'd tie a single (larger) quick release clip between the handles of the bergan and pack, securing the top. Will let you know how that goes.
BTW that reminds me, top tip, if you're throwing out any gear (mil or civ) and it has quick release clips, buckles, etc; cut them off and keep them in your sewing kit. You'll usually find a use for it later on. This helps with keeping the cost of customising kit down. Even if your just making up your own utility straps for example.
Any questions, fire away.
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